Mary Magdalene : a biography
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Published
New York : Doubleday, 2005.
ISBN
0385513178, 9780385513173
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Acorn Public Library District - Stacks | 226.092 CHI | Checked out |
Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult Biography | B MAGDALENE | On Shelf |
Blue Island Public Library - Stacks | 226.092 CHI | On Shelf |
Elmwood Park Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 226.092 CHI | On Shelf |
Frankfort Public Library District - Stacks | RELIGION BIOGRAPHY MAGDALENE Chilton | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Doubleday, 2005.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvi, 220 pages : maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
ISBN
0385513178, 9780385513173
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-201) and index.
Description
Throughout history, Mary Magdalene has been both revered and reviled, a woman who has taken on many forms-witch, whore, the incarnation of the eternal feminine, the devoted companion (and perhaps even the wife) of Jesus. In this new biography, biblical scholar Chilton offers an authoritative portrait of this fascinating woman. Through interpretations of ancient texts, he shows that Mary played a central role in Jesus'. He traces the evolving images of Mary Magdalene and the legends surrounding her, and explains why, despite her prominence, the Gospels actually say so little about her. In a look at the Church's attitudes toward women, he investigates Christian misogyny in the ancient world, including the suppression of women priests who patterned their activities on Mary's; explores the impact of Gnostic ambivalence toward women on its depictions of Mary; and shows that these traditions still influence modern portrayals of her.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Chilton, B. (2005). Mary Magdalene: a biography (First edition.). Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chilton, Bruce. 2005. Mary Magdalene: A Biography. Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chilton, Bruce. Mary Magdalene: A Biography Doubleday, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Chilton, Bruce. Mary Magdalene: A Biography First edition., Doubleday, 2005.
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